Nicole Schellinger , LPCC, LPC

Nicole Schellinger is a licensed counselor practicing with credentials as an LPCC and an LPC, offering supportive care informed by nearly two decades of clinical experience. She brings a warm, inviting presence to sessions while maintaining a clear focus on each person’s individual needs and goals. Nicole emphasizes meeting people where they are, approaching therapy with empathy and an intent to understand each client’s unique circumstances.

Her training includes undergraduate study in addictions from the University of Cincinnati and graduate work in mental health counseling through a Masters in Education program at Lindsey Wilson College. Over her career she has worked in community behavioral health settings and with people facing challenges such as addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, and attention concerns like ADHD. She draws from a range of therapeutic methods, commonly using cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques to help clients identify treatment goals and build practical coping skills.

Nicole offers care that adapts to each client’s pace and priorities, blending evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, collaborative approach to support recovery, growth, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports clients in finding their own solutions. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, addressing relationship and identity concerns, and navigating major life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Nicole works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access care from different locations within the therapist’s service area, and continue regular work on goals between sessions with convenient communication choices.